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Black Market Dollar Declines Against Dong: What This Means for Currency Trends

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

At unofficial exchange points, the dollar was trading 0.04% lower, valued at VND26,540. Meanwhile, the official rate set by Vietcombank remained steady at VND26,445, while the State Bank of Vietnam’s…

Singapore’s Top Taxi Operator Launches $62 Cross-Border Rides to Johor, Malaysia!

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

In an exciting development for commuters in the region, public transport operator CDG has officially announced its new cross-border taxi service between Singapore and Johor Bahru. As detailed in a…

Vietnam’s 35% Top Income Tax: A Look at Southeast Asia’s Steepest Rates and Its Impact on Retail

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of taxation, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has stirred the pot with a proposal to overhaul the Personal Income Tax Law, aiming to streamline tax brackets from…

Onitsuka Tiger and Hoka Unveil Bold New Storefronts Across Japan’s Retail Landscape

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

In Tokyo and other major Japanese cities, the race is on among outdoor and sportswear manufacturers to secure coveted street-level retail spaces. These brands are making their mark in urban…

Exploring the Stability of Kuala Lumpur’s Logistics Sector: Insights for 2023

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

The logistics landscape in Kuala Lumpur is poised for remarkable stability through 2025, as detailed in a recent report by JLL. This trend is largely fueled by the booming e-commerce…

Ant International Set to Roll Out Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia: A New Era for Digital Payments!

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

Ant International is set to make waves in the digital payments landscape by introducing Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia, a move that is bound to revolutionize transactions within the Kingdom. Scheduled…

UOB Joins Forces with Hengfeng Bank and Shangao Holdings to Propel Chinese Firms’ Global Expansion

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

UOB has embarked on an exciting collaboration with Hangfeng Bank Co. Ltd. and Shangao Holdings Group Limited, marking a significant stride toward fostering green development and infrastructure. Announced on September…

SK Telecom and T-Map Unveil Exciting New AI Integration for Enhanced Navigation Experience!

Mei Ling Tan September 22, 2025

In a groundbreaking move that merges artificial intelligence with everyday driving, SK Telecom and T-Map Mobility have unveiled a major update to their navigation service, T-Map, by integrating the conversational…

Analyst Warns: Manila’s Retail Supply Pipeline Set to Challenge Market Resilience

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

An estimated 177,000 square meters of new retail space is on the horizon, set to make waves in Manila’s market by the second half of 2025. As the bustling holiday…

OCBC Commits to Empower 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs with Social Loans by 2030

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

In a bold move to empower female entrepreneurship across Southeast Asia, OCBC Bank has set its sights on a big goal: to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by…

Jakarta’s Data Centre Market Sees Robust Growth: What’s Driving the Expansion?

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

The Greater Jakarta data center market is witnessing significant expansion, with colocation inventory skyrocketing from 150 MW in 2021 to over 400 MW by the first half of 2025, according…

Japan’s Hotel Sector Sees Impressive H1 2025 Growth with Occupancy Rate Soaring to 84.2%

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Japan’s hotel industry is steadily regaining its footing, approaching pre-pandemic heights, with occupancy rates escalating to 84.2%—a rise of 1.0 percentage point over the past six months, as reported by…

Bangkok Welcomes Seven Exciting New Hotels in First Half of 2025!

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Bangkok’s hotel market is seeing a shift as it navigates the complexities of 2025. According to a report from Knight Frank, average occupancy rates dipped to 75.1% in the first…

Thailand Considers Gold Trading Tax to Rein in Baht’s Surge: What It Means for Retail Investors

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

The Thai government is weighing a tax on physical gold trading as a strategy to temper the surging value of the baht, a move that could have significant repercussions for…

Raiffeisen Unveils Exciting Strategy Extension: A New Chapter for Growth!

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Raiffeisen Delays New Strategy: Aiming for Cohesion at the Top Raiffeisen has announced a significant shift in its strategic planning timeline, opting to unveil a new group strategy at the…

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